Bangladesh’s most influential marketing professionals gathered under one roof at the Maggi Presents Food & Beverage Marketing Fest 5.0 Powered by Bakeman’s and PUSTI In Association with Mojo, held at the Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel. Organized by Brand Practitioners Bangladesh (BPB), the fest marked a milestone celebration of creativity, collaboration and leadership in the nation’s fast-evolving Food and Beverage industry.
With the theme “Innovation Nourishes Growth” the event explored how innovation is redefining the way brands think, create and connect with consumers. From product development to packaging, from communication to consumer trust, every discussion reflected how innovation remains the core driver of sustainable growth.
The one-day fest brought together over 300 professionals and 26 distinguished speakers across eight sessions featuring CEOs, CMOs, marketing heads, creative strategists and researchers who shared insights on innovation, leadership and market transformation.
Distinguished Speakers of the Event (Arranged Alphabetically):
- Abu Obaida Imon, Country Head of Marketing, Domino’s Pizza Bangladesh
- AKM Zabed, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Dekko Foods Ltd
- Dipesh Nag, Managing Director, Grameen Danone Foods Limited
- Dr. Rafiuddin Ahmed, Professor, Department of Marketing & International Business, Director, NSU Social Business Centre, North South University
- Kazi Mohiuddin, Senior General Manager, Brand, Meghna Group of Industries (MGI)
- Mahbub Hussain Shajib, Senior Manager, Brand, Akij Flour Mills Ltd
- Md. Aktaruzzaman, Head of Marketing, Nabil Group of Industries
- Md. Imrul Hasan, CEO & Country Lead, Capacity Building & Development Project (Food Safety in Bangladesh); General Secretary, Bangladesh Institute of Food Professional Foundation
- Md. Maidul Islam, Chief Marketing Officer, Akij Food and Beverage Ltd
- Md. Naharul Islam Molla, CEO & Managing Director, Unilever Consumer Care Limited
- Md. Tasbee Mahbub, Food Marketing Practitioner
- Mohamad Ibrahim Khalil, Head of Brand & Communication, T.K. Group
- Mohammad Anisul Islam, Manager, Campaign & Promotions, Pandamart (Qcommerce), Foodpanda Bangladesh Ltd
- Mohammad Mofassel Haque, Business Director, T.K. Group
- Mortuza Ahmed, Manager, Brand & Communication and E-Commerce, Meena Bazar
- Porni Mazumder, Co-Founder & CEO, Boss Man Film-Food-Digital
- Rajib Saha, Head of Marketing (HOM), Kazi Food Industries Ltd
- Riashad Jaman, Public Policy & Code Compliance, Nestlé Bangladesh PLC
- Ruhina Halim, Partner, Quantum Consumer Solutions Limited
- SM Abu Sayed, Deputy Director (CM) & Halal Certification, Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI)
- Sumaiya Mutiatur Rasul, Head of Communication & Deputy Director, IQAC, United International University; Managing Editor, CMO Bangladesh
- Surayya Siddiqua, Director, Sales & Marketing, Grameen Danone Foods Limited
- Syed Apon Ahsan, Director & Chief Belief Officer, Expressions Ltd; General Secretary, Advertising Agencies Association of Bangladesh (AAAB)
- Syed Iqbal Mahmud Hossain, Sales Director, Nestlé Bangladesh PLC
- Wakid Haidar, Senior Group Product Manager, Marketing, Savoy Ice Cream Factory Limited
- Mirza Md. Ileush, Founder & Managing Director, Brand Practitioners Bangladesh
